Before You Begin Rack Installation - Juniper QFX10002 Hardware Manual

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Before You Begin Rack Installation

Before you begin mounting a QFX10002 in the rack or cabinet:
Ensure that you understand how to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage.
1.
See "Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge Damage" on page
Verify that the site meets the requirements described in
2.
Checklist" on page 65.
Place the rack in its permanent location, allowing adequate clearance for airflow and
3.
maintenance, and secure it to the building structure.
Read the generic"General Site Guidelines" on page 68
4.
Overview" on page 89, which include QFX10002-specifc guidelines for lifting and
moving a QFX10002:
The weight of a fully-loaded QFX10002-72Q is approximately 68.6 lbs (31.1 kg) with
AC power supplies and 67.8 lbs (30.8 kg) with DC power supplies installed. The weight
of a QFX10002-36Q is 54 lbs (24.5 kg) and the weight of a QFX10002-60C is 80.5
lbs (36.5 kgs).
CAUTION: If you are installing the QFX10002 above 60 in. (152.4 cm) from
the floor, remove the power supplies and fan modules before attempting
to install the switch. Unless you are using a mechanical lift, at least three
people are required to perform the rack installation.
When raising the QFX10002 into the rack, have two people lift and align the switch
with the rack while another person secures the switch to the rack. As when lifting any
heavy object, lift most of the weight with your legs rather than your back. Keep your
knees bent and your back relatively straight and avoid twisting your body as you lift.
Balance the load evenly and be sure that your footing is solid.
Remove the switch from the shipping carton.
5.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to mount the switch in
6.
a rack:
ESD grounding strap (not provided).
Blades, rails, or brackets (provided).
For four-post installations:
One pair of rear mounting blades. These mounting blades support the rear of
the chassis and must be installed (provided).
One pair of front mounting rails. The mounting blades slide into the mounting
rails to support the switch (provided).
Chapter 3: Initial Installation and Configuration
165.
"QFX10002 Site Preparation
and the "QFX10002 Installation
93